Utrecht Spina Bifida And Graded Exercise (USAGE) Study part 2: Does training in ambulatory children with SB increase levels of physical fitness, energy cost of locomotion and daily physical activity?

- candidate number

4565

- NTR Number

NTR1551

- ISRCTN

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- Date ISRCTN created

- date ISRCTN requested

- Date Registered NTR

20-nov-2008

- Secondary IDs

08/230/K METC Utrecht

- Public Title

Utrecht Spina Bifida And Graded Exercise (USAGE) Study part 2: Does training in ambulatory children with SB increase levels of physical fitness, energy cost of locomotion and daily physical activity?

- Scientific Title

Utrecht Spina Bifida And Graded Exercise (USAGE) Study part 2: Does training in ambulatory children with SB improve levels of physical fitness, energy cost of locomotion and daily physical activity?

- ACRONYM

USAGE study

- hypothesis

Earlier studies have shown lower levels of physical acitivity, physical fitness and high energy cost of locomotion in children with Spina Bifida (SB) . Our hypothesis is that training can improve both physical fitness and energy cost of locomotion in children with SB.

Inclusion criteria:
1. At least community ambulatory (be able to ambulate >100 meters outside the home)
2. Be able to follow instructions regarding testing and training.
3. Parental and child informed consent.
4. Age 6-18 years of age.

- Exclusion criteria

1. Insufficient understanding of the Dutch language in both children and parents.
2. Medical events that will not allow exercise testing and/or training.
3. Children participating in high level sports and/or more than 3 hours a week.
4. Severe cognitive impairments (IQ<80)